At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala as bus plunges into ravine

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 27, 2025 at 04:23 PM

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On December 27, 2025, a passenger bus traveling from Guatemala City to San Marcos plunged into a 75-meter ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, resulting in at least 15 deaths and 19 injuries. The accident occurred in the Solola Department, in an area known as "Alaska Peak" due to its rugged terrain and frequent dense fog. Local authorities, including firefighters, responded to the scene to rescue the injured and recover the bodies of the victims, which included 11 men, 3 women, and a minor. The cause of the crash remains unknown, but poor visibility due to fog may have been a factor. This incident follows another major bus crash earlier in 2025 that resulted in over 50 fatalities.

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Mexico 40% Totonicapan 50% Solola Department 60% San Marcos ×260% Leandro Amado ×270% Guatemala City ×270% Guatemala ×390%

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